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The best survival suspense anime you can start from the beginning

32 anime that are both suspense and survival, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Shingeki no Kyojin, Yakusoku no Neverland, Kanata no Astra.

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1. 1 Shingeki no Kyojin Attack on Titan TV · 2013 · 25 episodes · Wit Studio · #126 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Yakusoku no Neverland The Promised Neverland TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · CloverWorks · #185 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
3. 3 Kanata no Astra Astra Lost in Space TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #647 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
4. 4 Gnosia TV · 2025 · 21 episodes · domerica · #1121 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · BUG FILMS · #1504 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Gakkougurashi! School-Live! TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #1736 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
7. 7 Bokura no Bokurano TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1807 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
8. 8 Gantz:O Film · 2016 · Digital Frontier · #2582 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Mirai Nikki (TV) The Future Diary TV · 2011 · 26 episodes · asread. · #2731 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
10. 10 Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #3210 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
11. 11 Mi Yu Xingzhe Uncharted Walker ONA · 2018 · 12 episodes · Thundray · #3263 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
12. 12 Btooom! BTOOOM! TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #3361 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
13. 13 Imawa no Kuni no Alice Alice in Borderland OVA · 2014 · 3 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #3505 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
14. 14 Darwin's Game TV · 2020 · 11 episodes · Nexus · #3729 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
15. 15 Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation Danganronpa: The Animation TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Lerche · #3801 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
16. 16 Mirai Nikki The Future Diary OVA OVA · 2010 · 1 episode · asread. · #3935 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
17. 17 Deadman Wonderland TV · 2011 · 12 episodes · Manglobe · #4154 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
18. 18 Terra Formars: Bugs 2-hen OVA · 2014 · 2 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #4201 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
19. 19 Highschool of the Dead High School of the Dead TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #4559 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
20. 20 Blame! Movie Blame!: The Movie Film · 2017 · Polygon Pictures · #4756 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
21. 21 Shishigari Film · 2019 · Studio DURIAN · #4884 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
22. 22 Gantz TV · 2004 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #5000 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
23. 23 Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku Magical Girl Raising Project TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #5119 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
24. 24 Ibara no Ou King of Thorn Film · 2009 · Sunrise · #5734 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
25. 25 Devil Survivor 2 The Animation TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Bridge · #5784 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.